Tampa DUI Lawyers

1. Hershock, Mark: Law enforcement officials can ask you to take a breath, blood or urine test if they suspect you are driving under the influence of alcohol. If your breath test result is .08 or above or if you exhibit signs of impairment regardless of blood alcohol level, you face the possibility of losing your driver's license. After a DUI/DWI arrest, you have 10 days to request an administrative hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles to contest your license suspension. Failure to request the hearing may cause you to lose your license for 6 to 18 months, depending on your specific situation. In Florida, DUI convictions do not go away. Prior convictions could cause you to face enhanced penalties. After a third conviction you could lose your license for life.
2. Miguel & Vasquez: DUI áTraffic Violations áDomestic Battery áDriving with a Suspended or Revoked License áDriving without a Valid License áSealing/Expunging Records áDrug Offenses áFraud Offenses áTheft Offenses áWeapons Charges áSexual Offenses áViolation of Probation
3. Ignatuck, Willaim: Criminal Law; including DUI Defense Ľ Marital & Family Law and moreÉ
4. Farmer & Fitzgerald: representation of citizens accused of crimes
5. Tison Law Group: Q: I was charged with a DUI, can I still drive? A: When you are charged with a DUI, if your license was otherwise valid, you may continue to drive for the 10 days following your arrest. The DUI charge causes you to face two battles: 1. You must address your license which may be suspended based on a refusal to submit a breath, urine or blood test or a breath result over .08 and 2. You must address the criminal charge. To continue driving past the first 10 days, you must request a hardship license through the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Tison Law Group can take care of this for you. It is very important to address your DUI charge within the first 10 days. After the first 10 days, though you will still have time to address your criminal charge, your right to challenge your license suspension expires.
6. Denmon & Denmon: Why you Need a Criminal Trial Attorney Even If You Don't Want a Trial ŇLeverage is having something the other guy wants. Or better yet needs. Or best of all, simply cannot do without.Ó - Donald Trump Leverage and bargaining power are key when it comes to working out the best possible resolution. Having a client with minimal or no criminal history is helpful. Having an excellent working relationship with the prosecutors is also important. And our Attorneys do. Leverage, however, is the most important factor in working out an excellent deal on behalf of our clients. Having the reputation of being a trial attorney and the willingness to litigate a case in the courtroom provides our Attorneys with the leverage to get favorable results for our clients even when the client does not wish to go to trial. Ultimately, the State Attorney wishes to get a conviction on our client's case, if at all possible. The State Attorney does not want to waste the resources and time necessary to go to trial if he thinks he may ultimately lose the case. He risks losing the conviction, and wasting the State's limited resources in the process. If a Tampa Criminal Attorney has the reputation of being a "mill", as a person who will plea all of his clients but never go to trial, then he will not get the best deal possible for his clients. That is because the State Attorney knows that criminal attorney will fold before trial. If the attorney does not present the State Attorney with the threat of litigating the case, going to trial, and potentially losing, then that criminal attorney does not have any leverage.
7. Hanlon Law: Just because you failed a field sobriety test doesn't mean a drunk driving conviction is sure to follow. These tests are not an exact science, and more important, they are not a clear indication of intoxication. You want a lawyer who understands Florida field sobriety tests and knows how your results will impact your case. As a Tampa DUI Lawyer for the past fifteen years, William Hanlon can provide you with the aggressive DUI and DWI defense you deserve. A lot of things can affect field sobriety tests. Medications or preexisting medical conditions can have a significant impact on how you perform.
8. Cohen & DePaul: * Felony & Misdemeanor Crime, including: o Armed Robbery o Assault and Battery o Burglary o Domestic Violence o Theft and Property Crimes * Warrants * White Collar Crime * Drug Offenses, including: o Trafficking o Manufacturing o Possession * Sex Crimes, including: o Sexual Assault o Date Rape o Statutory Rape o Child Sexual Abuse o Jimmy Ryce Act * Traffic Offenses, including: o Driving under the Influence (DUI) o Vehicular Manslaughter o Reckless Driving o Hit & Run * Investigations * Appeals and Post Conviction
9. Leal, Richard: lorida DUIs require immediate action If you were arrested for a DUI, you must apply to the DMV for a formal hearing within ten days of your arrest in order to contest the suspension of your license. Failure to apply within the ten-day limit waives your right to that hearing, giving up your right to have an experienced DUI attorney try to remove the suspension from your license. Defending against Florida DUI charges Remember that just because you are charged with a DUI offense does not mean you are guilty. Sometimes police officers use unacceptable means to arrive at a DUI charge, including: * Violating constitutional rights * Making traffic stops without legal justification * Coercing suspects to perform sobriety tests * Stereotyping drivers * Misappropriating the odor of alcohol * Misusing Breathalyzer equipment
10. Rich, Jeffrey: Field Sobriety Exercises The officer now suspects you to be intoxicated to the point that your normal faculties are impaired. Field Sobriety Exercises aid the officer in this determination. In Florida, Field Sobriety Exercises are considered voluntary. Generally three tests are used to aid an officerŐs determination of impairment. 1. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (Pen Test)- this exercise measures the involuntary jerking of your eyes as they track back and forth while following a pen or other object used by an officer. This is known as lack of smooth pursuit. When one is under the influence of alcohol, his or her eyes will not track smoothly, indicating impairment. Additionally the officer will be looking for the onset of nystagmus in your eye. If your eyes show nystagmus prior to 45 degrees, this will be used as an indicator of impairment, weighing in the officerŐs determination to make an arrest. 2. Walk and Turn- This exercise begins by the officer requesting you to stand in a heel-to-toe manner with your arms down by your sides as the officer instructs you to walk down the line. The officer will be looking for lack of balance, improper number of steps, incorrect turn, inability to follow directions, and steps off of the line to confirm or dispel his suspicion of impairment. 3. One Leg Stand- This exercise requires you to stand with your arms at your sides while lifting one leg off the ground six inches for thirty seconds. The officer will be looking for lack of balance, movement of the arms from the body, inability to follow directions, the number of times you put your foot down and more in making his determination.
11. Chalela, David: Get an affordable DUI defense with an aggressive DUI Attorney and DUI Lawyer.
12. Marchese, Anthony: * Drug crimes including drug possession * DUI * Drunk driving * Homicide * Assault * Burglary * Probation violations * Appeals * Death penalty defense
13. Escobar Ramirez & Associates: Many drivers in the US are arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs every day. The negative consequences of drunk driving have recently increased, largely in response to public outcry and the influence of groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). If you find yourself arrested for illegal drunk driving, an attorney with experience defending drunk-driving cases can help protect your rights.
14. Sammis Law Firm: DUI, suspended license, clearing habitual traffic offender status, domestic violence battery, vehicle forfeiture actions, juvenile defense, emergency bond hearings, Nebia / Nebbia hearings, and drug offenses (from simple possession of marijuana to serious drug trafficking cases)
15. Scriven, Bryant: If a person is convicted of DUI in Florida, they face a variety of severe legal punishments such as imprisonment, monetary fines, probation, and DUI School. Additionally, a DUI conviction can result in an ignition interlock device being placed on the offender's vehicle and automatic driver's license suspension. While the offender may fight the terms of his/her license suspension, he/she must comply with certain time regulations and driving restrictions first. In Florida, a DUI offender must schedule a hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 10 days of his/her arrest to avoid automatic suspension of his/her driver's license. Failure to schedule a hearing will result in the automatic suspension of his/her license. There is only way to defend against DUI charges in Florida. You need a skilled attorney who knows that an all-out frontal attack on the prosecution's case is the only way to get the best possible outcome. The police take DUI charges seriously and often neglect your rights when they are pulling you over, administering the breath tests, and pressing their case against you.
16. Adamy Law Firm: Being arrested for a DUI can be a very difficult experience: first the officer stops your vehicle, then questions you about your drinking history, has you perform field sobriety exercises then tells you that you have failed and are under arrest. As if that wasnŐt bad enough, your car is towed and youŐre told that you can either blow into a breathalyzer or suffer a minimum of a one year loss of your privilege to drive. If that nightmare sounds familiar, you are not alone - there were 34,638 convictions for DUI in the State of Florida last year. When a DUI arrest threatens your DriverŐs License, record, and freedom, you owe it to yourself to select an experienced attorney to aggressively fight for you. Adamy Law Firm has the experience and knowledge that can help you understand the DUI process and what you can expect during your DUI trial. This knowledge can help you from making costly mistakes that will lead to an unnecessary DUI conviction.
17. Stamatakis and Thalji: DUI: THE LEGAL DEFINITION To be found guilty of Driving Under the Influence in the State of Florida, the government must prove the following beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt: 1. Driving 'Under the Influence.' First, the government must prove that the accused was driving on a road in the State of Florida while under the influence of alcohol or a chemical controlled substance. 2) Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) above .08%. Second, the government must prove, with competent evidence that the accused had a BAC of .08% or higher. Typically, the BAC is produced in the form of an affidavit signed by the technician sitting behind the breat machine the night the accused gave the sample. OR 3) Normal Faculties Impaired. In the alternative, if the government does not have a breath sample because the accused refused to provide one then the government must prove that the accused's normal faculties were impaired. THINGS TO CONSIDER IMPAIRED: A Sliding Scale Over the years, the Florida courts and legislature have had a difficult time defining the term 'impaired.' Currently, the government argues that 'impaired' means to weaken or lessen to a material extent. NORMAL FACULTIES: What is Normal? Normal faculties refer to a person's ability to walk, talk, see, hear, react, judge distance, drive a car, etc. The government must prove that a person's 'normal faculties' were lessened by the consumption of alcohol or some other chemical substance. Juding a person's individual 'normal faculties' has been a question avoided by the Florida courts and legislature for many years.
18. Registrato, Joseph: Do you face criminal charges in the state of Florida? Whether you face white collar crime charges, violent crime charges, or you have been arrested for DWI, we can help you come up with the best defense possible and minimize all potential consequences.
19. Pawlowski & Brewer: The penalties for DUI and DWI are severe. 
20. Hanlon, William W.: A DUI / DWI charge can happen to virtually anyone. Even the most responsible drivers may find themselves facing drunk driving charges. Consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs include loss of license, heavy fines, increased insurance premiumsŃeven incarceration. In addition to criminal proceedings, there can also be administrative penalties. The Department of Motor Vehicles will initiate a driversŐ license revocation action that could result in at least a 30-90 day suspension of your driving privileges. If your DUI resulted from refusal to perform any sobriety test, your suspension could be between a year and 18 months. Understanding Florida Field Sobriety Tests Just because you failed a field sobriety test, it doesn't mean a drunk driving conviction is sure to follow. These tests are not an exact science, and more important, they are not a clear indication of intoxication. You want a lawyer who understands Florida field sobriety tests and knows how your results will impact your case.
21. Robin Fuson:

    The Florida legislature has imposed certain minimum mandatory penalties for DUI convictions.  The can be found in Florida Statute 316.193.  Some of the included penalties for first time offenders are as follows:

    1. A probation period for up to 1 year, often with early termination after 6 months.
    2. A 6 months driverŐs license suspension.
    3. DUI Counter Attack School and an alcohol evaluation that may result in subsequent treatment
    4. 50 hours of community service that requires 16 of the hours with the sheriff's work detail and 3 hours with the
    5. Victim Impact Panel.
    6. A $250.00 fine plus court costs.
    7. A possible jail sentence of up to 6 months.
    8. A mandatory 10 day Immobilization of your vehicle.
        

    Your DUI citation (the ticket) is your unrestricted driving permit for 10 days from the date of your arrest.  If you blew over a .08 or refused to submit to a breath, urine or blood test, you license will be administratively suspended for 6 months for blowing over the legal limit and 1 year for the refusal in first offense situations.

    You are entitled to an administrative review of that suspension, but a hearing must be set within the 10 day window stated above.  In most cases, the hearing will be approximately 30 days down the road and a temporary business/education permit can be obtained. Should you win that hearing, you will have your driving privileges restored.  If the suspension is up held, from the date of the decision, you must wait 30 days in cases of a breath above a .08 and 90 days in first time refusal cases to obtain another business permit in most cases.

    The administrative process stated above has no legal connection to the DUI prosecution.  There are, however, attacks on the entire situation that may apply equally in both instances.  Everything from the legality of the stop, condition of the Intoxilizer 5000 breath testing machine, the field sobriety exercises,  your personal physical condition and unique factors (diabetes, dentures, inner ear infections, prior and current injuries) and much more all play a roll in your defense to the charges as well as the administrative suspension.
    

22. Jeffrey Reisman: If convicted for driving under the Influence in Florida there are mandatory requirements enacted by the legislature that a judge must sentence a defendant to. If convicted for a first time DUI the following sanctions are required- 12 months probation and as a condition of probation the Defendant must: complete DUI School, pay fines and court costs, 50 hours of community service (The Judge may convert the hours to a fine). 10 day impound on vehicle. A drug-alcohol evaluation and treatment if necessary and six months driverŐs license suspension. If your breath alcohol level was above .20 a $500 fine will be assessed. The Judge will generally terminate probation after six months if you have completed everything successfully.
23. Lopez & Rossi:
    1. Did the police have probable cause to pull you over?
    2. Was there reasonable suspicion to detain you to conduct DUI tests?
    3. Was there probable cause for your arrest?
    4. Results of the Intoxilyzer breath test machine
    5. Videotaped field sobriety tests administered at the roadside